MotoGP Sponsor Wants F1 Switch For Rossi, F1 Back On Track As Cars Return To Europe

The boss of the Italian carmaker Fiat has backed calls for Valentino Rossi to switch to Formula One in 2011.

Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo this week said he wants F1′s rules to be changed so that the Italian team can enter a third car for the multiple and reigning champion of MotoGP.

Sergio Marchionne, the Chief Executive of the Ferrari parent Fiat, admitted that Rossi at the wheel of a Maranello built single-seater is “a great idea”.

“Luca says he would like to have a third Ferrari car with Valentino — it’s a great idea if he (Rossi) is willing to do it,” Marchionne said.

The comments are despite Rossi’s contractual ties to Fiat, with the carmaker a major sponsor of his MotoGP team Yamaha.

Marchionne said he “cannot say anything” about Rossi’s future, with the 31-year-old’s contract expiring this year.

2012 Alfa Romeo Giulia Confirmed, Seven New Models By 2014

Alfa romeo has today confirmed that its upcoming successor to the ageing 159 sedan, officially named Giulia, will arrive in 2012.

Alfa’s answer to the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulia will be built on an existing Fiat platform, featuring a sedan and a wagon in its line-up.

Speaking at Fiat’s presentation of its 2010-2014 business plan, CEO Sergio Marchionne declared the Alfa brand will be transformed into a “full-line premium carmaker” by 2014, with seven new models planned.

Part of Alfa’s revival will be driven by the brand’s return to the North American market, where it expects to sell around 85,000 cars in 2014 alone. At that time, Marchionne expects Alfa to be selling 500,000 cars globally. In 2008, the perennial loss-maker sold just 103,000 cars.

2010 Citroen Metropolis Concept Revealed Ahead Of Shanghai Auto Expo

Citroen has today revealed the 2010 Citroen Metropolis concept, and while the French carmaker has yet to reveal its plans for the big saloon, a production version could potentially rival the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8.

In fact, the Metropolis concept, at around 5300mm, is longer than the long-wheelbase versions of all three of its closest competitors. And, measuring around two metres wide, it carries even more girth than Maybach 62.

2010 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Concept

Whether you’re looking for a more efficient and ecologically friendly car or a new ride that can satisfy your need for speed, The 2010 Lotus Evora 414E hybrid concept is one car that you should definitely watch out for. This new concept car has been making headlines as it promises to focus on using environmentally friendly technology without sacrificing performance. This is one hybrid car that is unlike any of those slow hybrids that you see on the market today. This beauty is capable of producing 408 horsepower and a 590 lb- ft of torque just by using electricity.

2010 Lucra LC470

After the successful launch of the LC470 a few years back, the Lucra team has decided to go back to the drawing board in order to re examine every nook and cranny in order to further improve its design. With over 50 years of experience building race cars under their belts and aided with the best in computer design technology, the team has produced a sports car that boasts of undeniable performance and an easy driving capacity. This is the new 2010 Lucra LC470.

2010 Manhart Racing BMW M3 E92 Compressor

As proof that there are just some things that are destined to become even better, the 2010 Manhart Racing BMW M3 E92 Compressor is determined to become one of the best in the lot. Designed by no less than the motor pope himself, Gunter Manhart, the Manhart BMW 3 consists of a stage power package that enables it to have a horsepower of 655 HP. This means that you can get to 100km/hr in as short as 3.7 seconds.

2010 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 RACE 848

If you’re looking for a high performance sports car that can give you an easy top speed of 345 km/hr, then it shouldn’t be a problem as there are a lot of sports cars that you can choose from. but if you’re looking for something unique that can give you performance, style and pedigree then your best bet would have to be the 2010 Novitec Rosso Race 848. This two-seat car, which was based on the Ferrari 599, embodies luxury and speed like no other car can.